Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost?
What about textbooks?
What courses can I take?
When are they offered?
How many high school credits are awarded for dual enrollment courses?
Will credits transfer to other colleges and universities?
If I continue at Valencia after high school graduation, do I have to re-apply?

Can dual enrollment courses count toward a Bright Futures Scholarship?

How much does it cost?
It's free. The beauty of dual enrollment is that students are exempt from all registration, application, matriculation, or lab fees.

What about textbooks?
Public school students receive books and instructional materials free of charge. Students enrolled in home school programs or private secondary schools are responsible for purchasing their own textbooks.

What courses can I take?
While courses offered on a high school campus are limited to certain basic subjects, course offerings at Valencia include any of several thousand courses that are three credit hours or more, in topics ranging from general studies to computers to film to culinary management. Talk with your high school guidance counselor about course selection to insure that you meet graduation requirements. You may also contact the Dual Enrollment Office.

When and where are they offered?
Courses are offered before, during and after school hours, and also over summer break. You may take classes at any one of Valencia's four campuses and, in some cases, right at the high school. Ask your high school counselor if dual enrollment classes are offered on your high school campus.

How many high school credits are awarded for dual enrollment courses?
All dual enrollment courses are awarded either 1.0 or .5 credit towards high school graduation. College credit is counted differently, for each course will award at least 3 credits towards college graduation. Students should check with their guidance counselor for further details on how dual enrollment courses apply to high school graduation requirements.

Will credits transfer to other colleges and universities?
Yes. Thanks to Florida's common course numbering system, dual enrollment credits may be used toward a Valencia degree or transferred to any state college or university in Florida. Students who plan to transfer to private colleges in Florida or to an institution in another state should contact the institution of interest to find out what their course transfer policies are.

If I continue at Valencia after high school graduation, do I have to re-apply?
No. Whether you plan on attending Valencia full time or as a transient student from a state university, you will not have to apply for admission again. The application process is completed once you sign up for dual enrollment classes.

Can dual enrollment courses count toward a Bright Futures Scholarship?

Yes. Talk with your high school counselor or contact Bright Futures regarding how courses may be applied.

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